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Skittles has released its "first-ever" gummy in the UK. Squishy Cloudz features the same iconic fruit flavours found in Skittles.

Mars Wrigley UK has pledged to remove the black PE liner from its Maltesers boxes, which will see 82 tonnes of plastic eliminated every year.

Mars Wrigley has announced the release of new limited-edition Zero-G Skittles in the US, marking the brand’s first trip to space.

Mars Wrigley UK has expanded its Maltesers chocolate brand portfolio with the introduction of new Maltesers Orange Buttons.

Nestlé is introducing a new limited-edition salted caramel popcorn flavoured KitKat Chunky bar across the UK.

Haribo is investing £22m at its manufacturing facility in Castleford, West Yorkshire, as it looks to strengthen its position in the UK market.

Jealous Sweets describes the texture of its new Foams (which come in two flavours) as "moorish" and filled with micro-bubbles that retain flavour.

Mondelēz International has reported 7.9% growth in Q1 net revenue to $7.24bn, and has witnessed improving performance in its emerging markets.

Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats has launched an Orange Maltesers Biscuit line featuring "tangy orange, malty bobbles," covered in milk chocolate.

In the US, Haribo has released its Funtastic Mix, a selection of gummy sweets in eight flavours and more than fifteen shapes.

UK-based Purition is adding a "classic flavour combo", chocolate and hazelnut, to its range of nutrition blends next month.

Mars Wrigley has announced a partnership with Danimer Scientific, which will see the companies develop biodegradable packaging from natural ingredients.